Well, I realized that my 5 gal Gott MLT wasnt going to let me brew the beers that I wanted to brew. So I went out after a Victory 48 qt cooler. I went to Wally World and surprisingly they were out of them, but they were just putting a new shipment of the 50 qt Ice Cubes on the shelves ($24.95)!! The price difference from the Victorys was the price of a 10 stick of CPVC. So I grabbed one and headed for the truck. I noticed in the store that this size of Ice Cube does NOT have a built in drain, but I have a 7/8ths hole saw so I wasnt worried. Stopped at a plumbing supply store on the way home and got the parts for a bulkhead fitting and a stick of 1/2' CPVC and headed for the home stead.

First, I forgot to take pics of the holesaw in action.

Heres a shot of the inside bulkhead fitting and the CPVC ½ inch adapter.

And the outside. The bulkhead fitting is called 1/2 Brass Tailpiece and fits the 7/8 hole perfectly. The washer is a ¾ #2 rubber gasket and a ½ steel locknut holds everything tight.

Here is the manifold I made with slots cut into the bottom with a Dremel.

And here it is in the MLT. Its hard to see but it sits right on the bottom of the MLT. Im hoping this will cut my loss to just cups!!!! Will let yall know.

The reason I didn't was because it's hard enough to stir with the manifold in there, having to dodge a thermometer would make it worse. Besides, everyone raves about them holding temps so very well. I'm just gonna RDWHAHB!!!!!

I just might punch a hole in the top to stick one through. Just a thought.